A versatile, young defensive midfielder, Atuesta made an immediate impact during LAFC's inaugural season, earning 16 starts in 25 appearances and scoring one goal with a pair of assists. Was one of four LAFC players on the MLS 22 Under 22 list.

INTERNATIONAL: Atuesta captained Colombia’s U-20 team at the South American Championship in 2017, appearing in seven of the nine matches for a Colombian side that finished sixth in the competition.

OUTSIDE MLS: Atuesta joined LAFC after appearing in 44 contests across all competitions for Independiente Medellín since his first-team debut on April 13, 2016. In his first season with the club, Atuesta helped the club lift the league title for the first time since 2009 and sixth time in its history.